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Message started by tremblinjackson on 01/15/13 at 09:57:52

Title: struts?
Post by tremblinjackson on 01/15/13 at 09:57:52

Im looking for some advice on some struts.. Does anyone know a good brand or company who makes some bolt on struts for my 04 650? Do biltwells work on a savage? Or even some progressive shocks or lowering shocks? I see them everywhere but they all always say for a sporty, just dont know if they'll work for my savage, and help or advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks..

Title: Re: struts?
Post by Bubba on 01/15/13 at 13:19:32

d-z customs>>>

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOULEVARD-S40-SUZUKI-SAVAGE-HARDTAIL-LOWERING-STRUT-KIT-/120421415310?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1c09acf98e

Title: Re: struts?
Post by tremblinjackson on 01/16/13 at 10:03:16

Those would be great if they didnt have the ugly spikes on them.. Any other advice?

Title: Re: struts?
Post by Bubba on 01/16/13 at 11:47:08

well...you could probably just unscrew the spikes of contact the seller and see if he'd fab some up w/o for ya...
or, just measure what you want and make some... also, i think member denim has built several bikes with struts...

Title: Re: struts?
Post by Demin on 01/16/13 at 12:05:40

Yep,I have.I use 1" solid round bar and drill 9/16ths holes for the studs.Length on center depends on what ride heighth you want.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2008/07/23/bikepics-1362540-800.jpg

Title: Re: struts?
Post by tremblinjackson on 01/16/13 at 12:55:23

Denim, you wouldnt be interested in making me a pair for my 04 savage would you? Let me know, if so let me know what you want for them and what not..

Title: Re: struts?
Post by EJID on 01/16/13 at 13:16:52

6E687F7778767374707B79716975741A0 wrote:

Those would be great if they didnt have the ugly spikes on them.. Any other advice?

Actually when you read the details of the listing, that is for the base model without the spikes. $85 seems high for what they are, but the prior owner for my bike had them on there and they were heavy quality and good. I sold them to another member when I swapped to shocks instead.

Title: Re: struts?
Post by Smokestack on 01/16/13 at 13:42:07

Or you could go for the Ryca bolt-on hardtail...

Title: Re: struts?
Post by tremblinjackson on 01/16/13 at 13:54:16

darn, those ryca kits are expensive as all hell.. Unless im not seeing something on there site, I just want a set of bolt on struts..

Title: Re: struts?
Post by WD on 01/16/13 at 14:52:27

Struts work, but a properly spec'd conversion rigid rear is better. Both systems have been used on Harleys and Brit twins for decades. A bolt on rigid, properly engineered, is as good as a true rigid frame. Struts, no matter how well made, always have something lacking.

And before anyone squawks about it, I've had a dozen different bikes with struts. Including a set for awhile on my Savage.

Title: Re: struts?
Post by Demin on 01/17/13 at 05:02:35

7D7B6C646B65606763686A627A6667090 wrote:

Denim, you wouldnt be interested in making me a pair for my 04 savage would you? Let me know, if so let me know what you want for them and what not..

Right now I'm a little laid up.I'll check and see if I have any 1" left though.

Title: Re: struts?
Post by Demin on 01/17/13 at 05:04:14

697A3E0 wrote:

You're right there is a difference from struts to true rigid.But I think the 150 tire has alot to do with how mine ride.They have alot of sidewall.